Galax, VA

A visit to Galax, Virginia, offers everything from quaint downtown shops to hiking and old-time Bluegrass music festivals. Many folklorists believe that the counties surrounding Galax are richer in traditional music than any other in the United States. Annual festivals and weekly gatherings celebrate traditional music. Whether it's at a fiddler's convention, square dance or at one of the many shows that feature old-time and Bluegrass music, the tradition continues in Galax, Virginia.